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CFAS Wales aims to interview a representative sample of 3,750 people aged 65 and over in two areas in Wales (Gwynedd and Swansea). Using established and standardised techniques it will collect data that will enable the investigation of cognitive impairment, depression, physical disability and healthy active life expectancy for the whole group and within social groups. It will provide a foundation for other collaborative studies that investigate biomarkers and other early indications of risk of cognitive decline, such as imaging. It will investigate factors that may delay the onset of dementia, specifically focussing on the role of bilingualism and social networks. As the participants reside in a bilingual area this is a key opportunity.
Last update – 13/02/2017
Types General population-based cohort
Participant Types No diagnosis
Countries United Kingdom
Genders Male and Female
Sample sizes 0 to 4,999
Ages 60 to 100
Brain related measures Behaviour|Cognitive function|Mental health|Neurological
Funtional rating Individual physiological|Individual psychological
Anthropometric Weight
Physical Cardiovascular|Hearing and Vision|Musculoskeletal|Reproductive|Respiratory
Biological samples Saliva
Genotyping
Brain imaging
Brain banking
Lifestyle Alcohol|Dietary habits|Physical activity|Smoking
Socio-economic Education|Ethnic group|Family circumstances|Housing and accommodation|Income and finances|Informal support|Marital status|Occupation and employment|Unpaid care
Health service utilisation Formal health and social care service utilisation including private care
Institute names Bangor University
Current Sample Sizes 0 to 4,999
age at recruitment >65
last updated
recruitment period 2011
estimated current sample size number value 3500
cohort acronym CFAS Wales
start date 2011
pi Professor Robert Woods
website http://www.cfas.ac.uk/cfas-wales/
contact details
abstract CFAS Wales is a population study of over 3,750 people aged 65 and over. It began in 2011 and focuses on cognitive impairment, depression, physical disability and a healthy active life within the participants.
funders Economic and Social Research Council
Higher Education Funding Council for Wales
contact email PI Email: [email protected]
contact phone number
estimated current sample size 0 to 4,999
sample sizes 3750